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College Rep Visits This Week (10/28-10/31)

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Hello DVC,

Here are the list of colleges/universities that will be visiting us during lunch this week:

  • Tuesday, October 29th @ 11:45 am: University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
  • Thursday, October 31st @ 11:40 am: Soka University

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend the college rep visits.

 

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

Week 11 Schedule

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We are excited to celebrate Spirit Week at DVC! The themed days are as follows:

  • Monday, 10/28: Sweater Weather
  • Tuesday, 10/29: Barbie vs. Bratz
  • Wednesday, 10/30: Why is this in my closet?
  • Thursday, 10/31: Halloween
    • Costumes are encouraged; students are not allowed to bring prop weapons, full face masks, or excessive gore/blood. 
    • All costumes must be school appropriate, and students not in costume must adhere to dress code.

No School & Masquerade Ball on Friday, 11/1: Please note that there is no school for students on Friday, 11/1 due to staff professional development. Students – Join us at the Masquerade Ball on Friday, November 1 from 6-9pm (sensory-friendly entry from 5-6pm). Tickets to the Fall Dance are on sale for $25 until Sunday, October 27 ($30 beginning Monday, October 28). Food can be purchased from the on-site Food Trucks. Eye Masks are okay to wear after check in. Note: This event is limited to Da Vinci students only. LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Masquerade Ball on My School Bucks – Purchase Tickets Here (DV students only)

PSAT & SAT on Wednesday, 10/30: Please be sure that students arrive at school on time (by 8:30am) on Wednesday in order to take the PSAT or SAT.  Students who arrive at school late may not be able to take the test. This test is paid for by the school and free for DVC students. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andrew Daramola at adaramola@davincicshools.org. 

 Here is some more information about the tests:

Community Learning Day (CLD) on Friday, 11/8: All students are expected to complete THIS CLD SURVEY indicating if they are planning to be on-campus or off-campus for our next Community Learning Day. As a reminder, this form can only be accessed by students through their davincischools account.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC): The Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to:

  • review the school program,
  • review data and identify needs, &
  • make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

If you are interested in participating in the Parent Advisory Committee, please complete this interest form. It is important that we have a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) that represents the demographics of our school. If you have any questions, please contact Erin D’Souza, Principal at edsouza@davincischools.org. 

Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:

  • Wednesday, 10/30: PSAT (grades 9, 10, 11) & SAT (grade 12)
  • Friday, 11/1: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Friday, 11/1: Masquerade Dance from 6pm-9pm (BUY TICKETS HERE) 
  • Wednesday, 11/6: 10th Grade College Field Trip (CSUF, UCI, & University of La Verne)
  • Friday, 11/8: Community Learning Day (CLD) & Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 11/11: No School – Veterans Day
  • Wednesday, 11/20: Exhibition Night (5:30 – 7:00)

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

College Rep Visits This Week (10/21-10/25)

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Good afternoon DVC!

Here are the list of colleges/universities that will be visiting us during lunch this upcoming week:

  • Monday October 21st @ 11:45 am: Saint Mary’s College of California
  • Tuesday, October 22nd @ 11:45 am: Chapman University
  • Tuesday, October 22nd @ 12:40 pm: New York University *
    •  Students interested in the NYU visit can only attend if they receive a pass from Ms. Aldrete as this visit will take place on the DVD floor.
    • In order to request a pass for this visit, Students must email Ms. Aldrete: maldrete@davincischools.org
  • Thursday, October 24th @ 12:00 pm: Syracuse University *
    • Students interested in the Syracuse University visit can only attend if they receive a pass from Ms. Aldrete as this visit will take place on the DVD floor.
    • In order to request a pass for this visit, Students must email Ms. Aldrete: maldrete@davincischools.org
  • Friday, October 25th @ 11:45 am: University of California, Irvine (UCI)

With the exception of NYU’s and Syracuse University, all college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

Week 10 Schedule

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This week I’d like to highlight the terrific work of our Multimedia Journalism Pathway! Three cheers for the VP Weekly, which is an entirely student-created broadcast that students watch every Monday during Advisory. You can check out this week’s episode here! We are so proud of you, Journalism Seniors!

October is Bullying Prevention Month, and our Wolf Pack Counselors presented during Advisory classes on Friday. It is extremely important that all students feel safe at DVC. If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, don’t hesitate to reach out to the school counselor, a Wolf Pack counselor, the principals, or any staff member/adult that you feel comfortable talking to. Incidents can also be reported using this form. Check out these slides for the full presentation!

This week is Red Ribbon Week! Red Ribbon Week is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. Wolf Pack Counselors will again be presenting during Advisory classes on Monday, and all the resources can be found at this blog post and in these slides. A few events to put on your calendar:

  • Monday, 10/21 from 6:00-7:30pm: From our partners at South Bay Families Connected, in person at Manhattan Beach Middle School What I Wish My Parents Knew: Dangers of Youth Substance Use and Fentanyl — Families Connected (southbayfamiliesconnected.org) featuring a film screening and panel discussion from youth around what they wish their parents knew in order to better support our young people.
  • Wednesday, 10/23 from 3:30-6:30pm: Da Vinci Schools is hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for those wanting a free Flu shot, updated COVID booster, or TDAP! Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Blackbox, walk-ins are welcome! Bring your insurance card and students under 18 can walk in if they have a consent form completed by parent.

PSAT & SAT (Wednesday, 10/30): Students in grades 9-12 will engage in college-prep testing (PSAT & SAT) on Wednesday, 10/30. This means that students will have more time to prepare for these important college-prep assessments. To prepare for the test, all students can use the free resources provided at Khan Academy (Official Digital SAT® Prep | Khan Academy). All students are signed up for the tests. Parents of students in grades 9, 10, or 11 who have concerns about their student and taking this test should contact Mr. Andrew Daramola, Assistant Principal, at adaramola@davincischools.org. Seniors who do not wish to take the SAT based on their post-high school plans should complete this SAT Opt-Out Form. Here is some more information about the tests:

School Dance (Friday, 11/1): Students – Join us at the Masquerade Ball on Friday, November 1 from 6-9pm (sensory-friendly entry from 5-6pm). Tickets to the Fall Dance are on sale for $25 until Sunday, October 27 ($30 beginning Monday, October 28). Food can be purchased from the on-site Food Trucks. Eye Masks are okay to wear after check in. Note: This event is limited to Da Vinci students only. LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Masquerade Ball on My School Bucks – Purchase Tickets Here (DV students only)

Lockdown Drill: Please note that the lockdown drill originally scheduled for Tuesday, 10/22 will be rescheduled to a different date. There is no lockdown drill at DVC this week.

Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:

  • Monday, 10/21: Wiseburn-Da Vinci Soccer Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ 4:45pm
  • Wednesday, 10/23: Mobile Vaccination Clinic (3:30-6:30)
  • Wednesday, 10/30: PSAT (grades 9, 10, 11) & SAT (grade 12)
  • Friday, 11/1: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Friday, 11/1: Masquerade Dance from 6pm-9pm (BUY TICKETS HERE) 
  • Wednesday, 11/6: 10th Grade College Field Trip (CSUF, UCI, & University of La Verne)
  • Friday, 11/8: Community Learning Day (CLD) & Progress Reports Mailed Home

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

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